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      Only 1 In 50 People Can Pass This Native American Quiz, Can You?

      Only 1 In 50 People Can Pass This Native American Quiz, Can You?
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      History · Trivia / IQ

      By BrainFall Staff - Updated: April 2, 2024

      The history of the United States can’t be told without telling the story of the Native Americans who lived there first. The many tribes that flourished throughout North American have a rich culture, and their history is one that we should all remember. So how much do you know? Take our quiz to see just how much you know about the Native Americans of North America!

      Only 1 In 50 People Can Pass This Native American Quiz, Can You?

      Think you know your Native American history? Many folks claim a solid understanding, but when push comes to shove, they might find their knowledge is as patchy as a quilt without squares. That's where our quiz swoops in like a bald eagle on a trivia mission! We're excited to put you to the test with questions that might just ruffle some feathers.

      A traditional Native American headdress with feathers, beads, and intricate designs displayed on a wooden stand

      It's a bit of a (peace) pipe dream to imagine everyone acing this quiz, but that's the thrill of the chase! Only one in fifty can claim victory, waving their knowledge like a warrior's banner. So, have you got the smarts of a seasoned chief or will you end up on a voyage of discovery?

      Gather your wits and summon your inner historian because this is not your ordinary history quiz. We've dug deep into the annals of the past to bring you a challenge that's as fun as it is enlightening. No need to send smoke signals for help, though; just trust those brain cells and see if you're part of the elite trivia tribe! Ready to take the leap? Join us on BrainFall.com and let's see if you can pass this Native American quiz!

      Historical Highlights

      A group of Native American artifacts and symbols arranged in a quiz format

      Ready to test your chops on Native American history? We're talking about a saga that starts way before the first Eurovision song contest—a tale of diverse cultures thriving in North America.

      Pre-Colonial Period

      Before European feet ever awkwardly shuffle-danced on these shores, Native Americans had a seriously vast range of societies. From the apartment-style pueblos in the Southwest to the Iroquois Confederacy's democratic setups in the Northeast, it was diverse. Oh, and let's not forget - the Cherokee, proud and structured, were totally owning it in the Southeast (no biggie, just creating syllabaries and governing democracies before it was cool).

      European Contact

      Cue the entrance of European explorers, and the atmosphere changed quicker than fashion trends. Our pal, Hernando de Soto, stumbled across the Mississippi in 1540, igniting a Euro craze for land claims and all the "fun" that came with conquest. The British and the French? They played a high-stakes game of "Capture the Flag" with Native American territories. Spoiler alert: it wasn't all crumpets and friendly handshakes.

      Trail of Tears and Beyond

      Raise your hand if Congress has ever made you pack up and move (awkward silence). The Indian Removal Act of 1830 did just that to the Cherokee, Seminole, Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw tribes, setting them on a customer service hold that ended in the heartbreaking Trail of Tears. But hey, history didn't hit the pause button there. The Apache, fiercely determined under stars and stripes, kept their "resist-an-invasion" playlist on repeat, while the rest of us eventually replaced muskets with hashtags and still couldn't agree on Congress.

      So, armed with these historical tidbits, can you triumph in our Native American history quiz? Let's find out if you're the trivia chief we've been waiting for!

      Cultural Contributions & Modern Life

      Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let's acknowledge the rich tapestry Native American cultures have woven into our modern lives. From the languages that echo through the canyons to the inventions we couldn't live without, the fingerprints of Native American heritage are everywhere!

      Languages & Tribes

      When we talk about languages and tribes, we're not just whispering sweet nothings. Did you know the U.S. has a pecking order with over 570 federally recognized tribes? Talk about a full deck! Thanks to the Native American Languages Act, efforts to preserve the linguistic heritage from the articulate Navajo to the lyrical cadences of the Ojibwe are going strong.

      Influences on American Society

      Taking a stroll through American society? You’ll find Native American influences as staple as cheese in a pizza! They gifted us with trending sports like lacrosse and the oh-so-strategic tug-of-war we love to play at family BBQs. Not to mention, many cities like New York got their names from Native American words—talk about setting the trend!

      Contemporary Issues

      Phew, let's switch gears and address the bison in the room—contemporary issues. Native American tribes like the Cherokee and Shoshone are still battling for recognition and rights in cities and courts across the United States. It's more than a history lesson; it's a modern-day story about saying "Hey, we matter!" in bold, italicized, and sometimes even bold italic letters.

      So, quiz whizzes, are you ready to text your friends on your canoes while munching on some popcorn—corn, another genius Native American invention—about how inspired you are? Let's see if you can score higher than a Mohegan Sun slot machine on this quiz!

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      Question 1/62

      What was George Washington's vision for the Native American population?

      • Assimilate them and have them become U.S. citizens
      • Have them moved to another continent
      • Ignore them and hope they would go away
      Question 2/62

      Disease was a major contributing factor to the decrease in population of Native Americans when the Europeans settled in North America. Which of the following diseases did Europeans bring with them?

      • Smallpox
      • Anthrax
      • Ebola
      Question 3/62

      Where did the term "Indian" come from?

      • The first settlers were from India
      • Christopher Columbus thought he had landed in the East Indies
      • Explorers thought the native peoples looked like they were from India
      Question 4/62

      The terms "Native American" and "American Indian" are used in the United States. What term besides "Native Americans" is used in Canada to refer to Native Americans?

      • First Nations
      • Native Canadians
      • Canadian Indians
      Question 5/62

      About how many Native Americans served during WWI despite not being U.S. citizens?

      • 100
      • 500
      • 8,000
      Question 6/62

      What tribe was Geronimo from?

      • Apache
      • Sioux
      • Choctaw
      Question 7/62

      Which tribe helped Lewis and Clark on their journey to explore the Northwest Territory?

      • Nez Pierce
      • Pueblo
      • Sioux
      Question 8/62

      Which of the following animals did Europeans bring to the Americas that the Native Americans had not seen before?

      • Buffalo
      • Elephants
      • Sheep
      Question 9/62

      What was the Ghost Dance?

      • A ritual dance intended to restore the way life was before white settlers
      • A dance that summoned spirits of ancestors
      • A ritual that helped to prepare warriors for fights against the U.S. military
      Question 10/62

      Who did Sacajawea help to guide through the Northwest Territory?

      • Lewis and Clark
      • Henry Hudson
      • Jacques Cartier
      Question 11/62

      Which tribe lived in longhouses?

      • Algonquin
      • Pueblo
      • Cherokee
      Question 12/62

      What is Sitting Bull famous for?

      • He married the sister of Martha Washington
      • He founded the first Indian reservation
      • He had a vision that led to the defeat of George Custer
      Question 13/62

      What President oversaw the Trail of Tears?

      • Thomas Jefferson
      • Abraham Lincoln
      • Andrew Jackson
      Question 14/62

      How did European settlers use germ warfare against the Native Americans?

      • They gave Native Americans blankets infected with smallpox
      • They used crude chemical bombs during battles
      • They refused to treat sick Native Americans in their hospitals
      Question 15/62

      What were the Five Civilized Tribes?

      • Five tribes that adopted white culture and were considered more civilized
      • Five tribes that spoke only English
      • Five tribes granted permission to keep their ancestral lands
      Question 16/62

      Which tribe did the settlers at Plymouth Rock meet?

      • Massasoit
      • Crow
      • Sioux
      Question 17/62

      Who was Pocahontas?

      • She is credited with saving Captain John Smith's life
      • She led Lewis and Clark on their North American exploration
      • She helped facilitate the Louisiana Purchase
      Question 18/62

      What is Tecumseh famous for?

      • He fought as an ally of the British in the War of 1812
      • He fought in the Battle of Little Bighorn
      • He led an attack on William Tecumseh Sherman's troops
      Question 19/62

      Which of the following tribes fought on the side of the British during the Revolutionary War?

      • Sioux
      • Pueblo
      • Seneca
      Question 20/62

      Where did the Pueblo Indians live?

      • Southwest
      • Great Plains
      • Northwest Territory
      Question 21/62

      Which of the following states does not have a name rooted in a Native American language?

      • Illinois
      • Michigan
      • New York
      Question 22/62

      Which of the following tribes did Christopher Columbus meet on his first voyage?

      • Taino
      • Aztec
      • Inca
      Question 23/62

      What form of communication did Plains Indians use to communicate with other tribes and pass down stories?

      • Sign language
      • English
      • French
      Question 24/62

      Great Plains Indians hunted which of the following game?

      • Buffalo
      • Whales
      • Polar bears
      Question 25/62

      What were tomahawks NOT used for?

      • Skinning animals
      • Hand-to-hand combat
      • Cooking
      Question 26/62

      South American tribes used poison from what animal to fortify their weapons?

      • Poison dart frog
      • Tarantulas
      • Blue-ringed octopus
      Question 27/62

      During the Colonial wars, officials from Connecticut and Massachusetts offered bounties for the heads of indigenous people. Later, the bounty was offered for what part of the body?

      • Hand
      • Scalp
      • Foot
      Question 28/62

      Where were Spanish horses first introduced in the Americas?

      • Mexico
      • Chile
      • Canada
      Question 29/62

      A Native American wrote the terms of surrender between the United States and the Confederate States. What was his name?

      • Ely S. Parker
      • Sitting Bull
      • Charles Eastman
      Question 30/62

      The U.S. established Native American boarding schools with the purpose of teaching children to do what?

      • Train for jobs in the military
      • Assimilate with white culture
      • Learn the cultural traditions of their people
      Question 31/62

      What did Warren G. Harding do after the end of WWI?

      • Offered citizenship for Native Americans who served
      • Promised to return ancestral lands back to Native Americans
      • Offered an apology for the Trail of Tears
      Question 32/62

      What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play in WWII?

      • They created a code used by the armed forces that could not be cracked
      • They translated commands to Native American troops
      • They served as air traffic control tower workers during the war
      Question 33/62

      Why did a group of native Americans take over Alcatraz prison?

      • The Treaty of Fort Laramie stated out-of-use federal land was to be returned to Native Americans
      • They were protesting incarceration rates of Native Americans
      • They hoped to create a community center in the abandoned prison
      Question 34/62

      Charles Eastman was one of the first Native Americans to become certified as what?

      • A doctor
      • A financial planner
      • Accountant
      Question 35/62

      Where did the term Buffalo Solder come from?

      • Native Americans gave the term to African American regiments fighting in the Civil War
      • It referred to warriors who war buffalo headdresses
      • It was a term used for people who hunted buffalo
      Question 36/62

      Where was the Black Hawk War fought?

      • Illinois and Michigan Territory
      • The Great Plains
      • New Mexico
      Question 37/62

      The Governor of California used organized militia units to do what during the Gold Rush?

      • Bar local tribes from mining for gold
      • Prohibit local tribes from trading with settlers
      • Exterminate local tribes
      Question 38/62

      The Indian Appropriations Act authorized the creation of Indian reservations in what year?

      • 1851
      • 1812
      • 1847
      Question 39/62

      How did the Homestead Act impact the Native Americans?

      • Tribes were forced off their ancestral lands to make room for homesteaders
      • Native Americans were given small business loans to open shops in areas where homesteaders settled
      • Native Americans were given free land to farm
      Question 40/62

      What is Crazy Horse known for?

      • Led the victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn
      • Led a surprise attack at the Alamo
      • Helped fight banditos at the Mexican border
      Question 41/62

      Before his famous last stand, George Custer served in what war?

      • War of 1812
      • American Revolutionary War
      • Civil War
      Question 42/62

      How many Sioux were killed at Wounded Knee?

      • 15-20
      • 150-300
      • 500-600
      Question 43/62

      In 1862, the U.S. government held the largest mass execution in American history. How many Sioux were hanged that day?

      • 12
      • 38
      • 42
      Question 44/62

      Which of the following tribes used totem poles?

      • Chinook
      • Cherokee
      • Sioux
      Question 45/62

      Which of the following methods was NOT used to assimilate Native Americans to make them more "acceptable" to whites?

      • Trading land allotments for U.S. citizenship
      • Sending Native American children to Americanization boarding schools
      • Allowing Native Americans to stay on their land
      Question 46/62

      Which famous congressman spoke out against the Indian Removal Act?

      • Davy Crockett
      • Samuel P. Carson
      • Jonathan Harvey
      Question 47/62

      What was NOT a contributing factor in the Dakota War?

      • Violations of U.S. treaties
      • Late annuity payments by Indian agents
      • Theft of crops from Sioux villages
      Question 48/62

      Which of these First Ladies can trace their roots to Pocahontas?

      • Mamie Eisenhower
      • Edith Wilson
      • Laura Bush
      Question 49/62

      How many federally recognized tribes are there in the United States?

      • 562
      • 48
      • 258
      Question 50/62

      The Trail of Tears led to the deaths of many who marched from their homes to resettlement lands out west. Which of the following was NOT a cause of death?

      • Hunger
      • Exhaustion
      • Ebola
      Question 51/62

      Not all Native American tribes buried their dead. Which of the following was another way some tribes dealt with the dead?

      • Built shrines in the open field
      • Built burial scaffolds
      • Sent remains out to see in a canoe
      Question 52/62

      What is a cradleboard?

      • A device some Native Americans used to carry children
      • An implement used in rituals
      • A bed for a Native American home
      Question 53/62

      An 1817 treaty with the Cherokee gave them the option to do what?

      • To become U.S. citizens
      • To move to an Indian reservation in exchange for money
      • To farm land for the U.S. government
      Question 54/62

      What excuse was given to Native Americans when they were forcibly removed from their lands after the Indian Removal Act?

      • They were being moved to prevent their extinction
      • They were being moved to more fertile land for farming
      • They were being moved to create a national park
      Question 55/62

      In what year did the U.S. government issue an apology for the massacre at Wounded Knee?

      • 1900
      • 1942
      • 1990
      Question 56/62

      Who was Susan La Flesche Picotte?

      • The first Native-American physician
      • A Civil War Nurse
      • The personal nurse of George Custer
      Question 57/62

      What direction did the Navajo build their homes to face to summon good luck and fortune?

      • South
      • East
      • North
      Question 58/62

      After the end of the Dakota War, more than 1,600 Dakota men, women and children were sent to this internment camp near Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

      • Devil's Island
      • Pike Island
      • Steamboat Springs
      Question 59/62

      What discovery in the Black Hills led to the U.S. government taking land back that it had originally promised to the Sioux?

      • Discovery of gold
      • Discovery of copper
      • Discovery of diamonds
      Question 60/62

      American Horse and Red Cloud helped the United States Army to arrest what Native American leader?

      • Geronimo
      • Sitting Bull
      • Crazy Horse
      Question 61/62

      What was another name for the Chippewa?

      • Ojibwe
      • Cherokee
      • Lakota
      Question 62/62

      Yellow Coyote was a U.S. Army Scout. What did scouts like him do for the military?

      • Provided intelligence to the U.S. military about Native American activity
      • Looked for land the U.S. military could use for new army bases
      • Went on seek and destroy missions in foreign wars
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